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Mr IRONS (Swan) (12:03): On behalf of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services I present the committee’s report on its inquiry into the life insurance industry. Report made a parliamentary paper in accordance with standing order 39(e). Mr IRONS: by leave—The inquiry into the life insurance industry was referred by the Senate […]

You can watch the video of the speech here I rise to speak on the terrorist attacks around the world and to support the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition. I thank the member for Batman for his contribution just now, following the ministerial statement, and for reminding us all about the duty […]

(13:26) I rise today to publicly support the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Allegiance to Australia) Bill 2015. The amendments being made to this bill are necessary adjustments, particularly in light of recent events. It is always a pleasure to follow the member for Dawson on issues of national security. I know that he is passionate and […]

As the year draws to a close here in Parliament House, there are many things our minds turn to as Christmas rapidly approaches. Madam Speaker, I take this opportunity to wish you and your entire family a joyful and safe Christmas. I send that same wish to all my parliamentary colleagues on both sides […]

I too rise to join with my colleagues on all sides of the political divide in commending the Prime Minister for his strong resolve in responding to the very real threat ISIL presents to Australia’s national security, both here on home soil and abroad. I have just listened to the member for Herbert, and prior […]